Association for Dental Education in Europe

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Developing wellbeing champions for Dental Schools - a Welldental workshop

Wednesday, 20th August 2025 - 11:30 to 13:00
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Timezone: 

Dublin (IST, UTC+1)

Duration: 

90 minutes

Venue: 

Room 115 TCDBS

Session type: 
Type 2: Organised, planned and delivered by a subgroup, special interest group, community of practice of ADEE
COP Wellbeing
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Session synopsis: 

An interactive workshop delivered by the WELLDENTAL team and members of the Community of Practice that aspires to raise the importance of wellbeing through the introduction of wellbeing champions within our dental school. The session is limited to 20 delegates and will provide aspirational champions with resources and hand on experiences they can carry forward to their work practices. 

Programme: 

TBC 

Chair: 

Shannu Bhatia

Director of staff and student matters
School of Dentistry Cardiff University, UK

Shannu is a Clinical Reader and Honorary Consultant and Lead for Paediatric dentistry at Cardiff University. She has an active interest in dental education and Clinical dental care of children. She is passionate about promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusivity and Wellbeing of staff and students. She is the President of British Society of Paediatric Dentistry 2024 and advocates for oral health of children. She was the recipient of ADEE Dental education early career award in 2022.

Speakers: 

Jackie Cooper

Partner
Cooper Transformations

Jackie Cooper is a highly regarded Cognitive Hypnotherapist and NLP Master Practitioner, boasting nearly three decades of invaluable experience within the dental industry. Starting her professional journey as a dental nurse almost 30 years ago, Jackie's innate drive for innovation propelled her into the commercial domain. Here, she dedicated her efforts to pioneering advancements in oral surgery outcomes, particularly through the implementation of cutting-edge laser technologies, which she taught and supported clinicians in utilising.

In the midst of her professional endeavours, Jackie's unwavering commitment to empowering individuals to reach their full potential led her to explore the transformative realms of cognitive hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). Recognising the profound impact these modalities could have on enhancing lives, she made the courageous decision in 2020 to embark on a journey of requalification and specialisation.

Over the span of four years, Jackie immersed herself in rigorous study and practical training, refining her skills as a Cognitive Hypnotherapist and NLP Master Practitioner under the mentorship of esteemed professionals in the field. Her relentless dedication and steadfast pursuit of mastery culminated in her acquisition of certifications as a qualified master practitioner in both disciplines.

Today, Jackie Cooper stands as a symbol of transformation, seamlessly integrating her extensive background in dentistry with her expertise in cognitive reprogramming techniques. Operating her private practice, Jackie works closely with clients on a one-to-one basis, employing her skills to reframe old memories and alleviate unwanted trauma.

Furthermore, Jackie extends her impact through workshops covering a diverse range of topics, including trauma management, anxiety recognition, stress management, and the intricacies of the human mind. Through her unwavering dedication to personal growth and holistic well-being, Jackie continues to inspire positive change and facilitate profound transformations in the lives of those she serves.

Ana Stevanović

Certified trainer, international speaker, and bestselling author

Ana Stevanović, DMD, MSc is a certified trainer, international speaker, and bestselling author. With a passion for supporting growth and innovation, she partners with leaders and organizations in the dentistry and medtech sectors—from startups, SMEs to big corporations — to help them achieve meaningful goals and drive exceptional growth.

Ana’s journey began with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in Serbia, followed by a master’s in Healthcare Management in Milan. She gained international recognition during her tenure at Curaden AG in Switzerland, where, as the Global Director of Medical Education, she built relationships with industry leaders and crafted and was implementing the company’s medical education strategy.

With a blend of strategic vision and hands-on expertise, Ana continues to empower individuals and organizations to reach exceptional growth.

Learning Outcomes: 

By the end of the interactive session the participant would be able to

  1. Understand the impact of wellbeing in an educational setting
  2. Recognise the early signs of stress and burnout in themselves and their colleagues
  3. Be aware of relevant resilience and coping strategies that can be adopted
  4. Contribute towards creation of a culture of Wellbeing
  5. Identify and appropriate wellbeing resources including Well dental

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